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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sama Lukonde was appointed on 15 February 2021.[1] He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021.[2][3] On 24 March 2023, a second cabinet was announced.[4]
First cabinet
[edit]The members of the first cabinet were:[5][6]
- Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge
Deputy Prime Ministers:
- Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: Daniel Aselo Okito.[7]
- Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Christophe Lutundula Apala
- Minister of the Civil Service, Administrative Modernization and Innovation in Public Services: Jean-Pierre Lihau
Ministers of State:
- Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese.
- Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni
- Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina
- Minister of Planning: Christian Mwando Nsimba
- Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara Bamanyirue
- Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala
- Minister of Rural Development: François Rubota Masumbuko
- Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe
- Minister of Land Management: Guy Loando Mboyo.[8][9]
Other Ministers:
- Minister of National Defence and War Veterans: Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga
- Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education: Tony Mwaba Kazadi
- Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Disease Prevention: Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda
- Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi[7]
- Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Improving Access to Isolated Regions: Chérubin Okende Senga
- Minister of Agriculture: Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi
- Minister of Fishing and Stockbreeding: Adrien Bokele Djema
- Minister of the National Economy: Jean-Marie Kalumba Yuma
- Ministry of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
- Minister of Regional Integration: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu
- Minister of Higher and University Education: Muhindo Nzangi
- Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: José Mpanda Kabangu
- Minister of Hydrocarbons: Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga
- Minister of Postal Services, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Services: Augustin Kibassa
- Minister of Digital Technology: Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele
- Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security: Ndusi Ntembe
- Minister of Properties and Real Estate Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
- Minister of Water Resources and Electricity: Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng
- Minister of Human Rights: Albert Fabrice Puela
- Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Gisèle Ndaya Luseba
- Minister of External Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
- Minister of Mining: Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi[7]
- Minister of Communication and the Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe
- Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga
- Minister of Professional Training and Crafts: Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga
- Minister of Youth, Initiation of New Citizenship and National Cohesion: Yves Bunkulu Zola
- Minister of Sport and Leisure: Serge Tshembo Nkonde
- Minister of Tourism: Modero Nsimba Matondo
- Minister of Culture, the Arts and Heritage: Catherine Katumbu Furaha
- Minister of Relations with Parliament: Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme
- Minister to the President of the Republic: Nana Manuanina Kihimba
- Minister-delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, in charge of the Disabled and Other Vulnerable Persons: Irène Esambo Diata
There are also 11 deputy ministers.
- Minister of Petroleum and Gas: Aimé Ngoy Mukena.[10]
- Minister of Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Steve Mbikayi Mabuluki.[11]
Second cabinet
[edit]On 24 March 2023, Nine months ahead of the general election, president Félix Tshisekedi rearranged his cabinet in order to better deal with challenges facing the country.[4]
The members of the second cabinet are:[12]
- Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge
Deputy Prime Ministers:
- Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: Peter Kazadi Kankonde
- Minister of National Defense and Veterans: Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo
- Minister of National Economy: Vital Kamerhe
- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie: Apala Christophe Lutundula
- Minister of Civil Service, Modernization of Administration and Innovation of Public Service: Jean-Pierre Lihau Ebua
Ministers of State:
- Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi
- Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese
- Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni
- Minister for Regional Cooperation: Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi
- Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara
- Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina
- Minister of Planning: Judith Tuluka Tsuminwa
- Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala
- Minister of Rural Development: François Rubota Masumbuko
- Minister of Decentralization and Institutional Reforms: Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe
- Minister of Regional Planning: Guy Loando Mboyo
Other Ministers:
- Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi
- Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention: Samuel-Roger Kamba Mulamba
- Minister of Agriculture: José Mpanda Kabangu
- Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST): Tony Mwaba Kazadi
- Minister of Transport, Ways of Communication and Opening Up: Marc Ekila Likombio
- Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Welfare: Ndusi Ntembe Claudine
- Minister of Fisheries and Livestock: Adrien Bokele Djema
- Minister of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya
- Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises: Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi
- Minister of Higher and University Education (ESU): Muhindo Nzangi
- Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga
- Minister of Mines: Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi
- Minister of Hydrocarbons: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu
- Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Technologies (PTNTIC): Augustin Kibassa Maliba Lubalala
- Minister of Digital: Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele
- Minister of Land Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo
- Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity: Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng
- Minister of Foreign Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba
- Minister of Human Rights: Albert Fabrice Puela
- Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Mireille Masangu
- Minister of Tourism: Didier Mazenga Mukanzu
- Minister of Communications and Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe
- Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga Mutushayi
- Minister of Vocational Training and Trades: Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga
- Minister of Youth, Initiation to New Citizenship and National Cohesion: Yves Bunkulu Zola
- Minister of Sports and Recreation: Claude-François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo
- Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage: Catherine Katumbu Furaha
- Minister for Relations with Parliament: Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme
- Minister to the President of the Republic: Nana Manuanina Kihimba
- Minister Delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity Responsible for people living with disabilities and other vulnerable people: Irène Esambo Diata
Deputy Ministers:
- Deputy Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs: Jean-Claude Molipe Mandongo
- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Crispin Mbadu Phanzu
- Deputy Minister of Justice: Mambu Lawu Thadée
- Deputy Minister of Planning: Pascal Bitiki Omana
- Deputy Budget Minister: Elysée Bokumuamua Maposo
- Deputy Minister of National Defence: Samuel Adubango Awotho
- Deputy Minister of Finance: O'Neige N'Sele Mimpa
- Deputy Minister of Mines: Godard Motemona Gibolum
- Deputy Minister of Public Health and Prevention: Olen Obe A Nzem Serge
- Deputy Minister of EPST: Aminata Namasiya Bazego
- Deputy Minister of Hydrocarbons: Wivine Moleka
- Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication: Séraphine Tulugu Kutuna
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- ^ "RDC : l'ASBL "Loando le vent du progrès" salue l'entrée de Guy Loando au gouvernement Sama Lukonde", Digital Congo Radio Télévision, April 12, 2021 (Retrieved May 1, 2021)(in French)
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